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Thursday, May 28, 2015

Van Pelt, one of the finest short story writers of our time has written a YA novel. It has a kind of sweet old timey feel to it. A boy, who likes scavenging in a rural dumping spot, finds a bag with a strangely molded gun shaped device inside. Along with his former best friend and the girl next door, he explores what this "gun" can do. Meanwhile, strangers come to town, some claiming to be FBI and conducting an investigation at the high school.

I will admit I am somewhat biased as I hold a special fondness for Colorado authors, especially those on the Western Slope but I really did enjoy this short novel that asks lots of wonderful "what if" questions in the traditions of classic science fiction. It will be out in August, published by Fairwood Press and is currently available for preorders. Teen Bistro Book Club members will get a shot at the ARC tomorrow at 3:30.

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Diana Tixier Herald, winner of Novelist's 2014 Margaret E. Monroe Award, has been posting book recommendations to the web since 1996. She is the author of several editions of Genreflecting, Teen Genreflecting, Fluent in Fantasy, and Strictly Science Fiction. She is the series editor of the Libraries Unlimited (ABC-CLIO) bestselling Genreflecting series.

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Many of the books I review on this site have been sent to me by publishers, authors, or publicists. I do not receive compensation for the reviews. I only review books I like and can recommend to other readers because I will not waste time reading or reviewing books I do not like. I do not keep review copies after I am done with them. They are passed on to teen reviewers or donated to schools and other non-profit organizations.